Question Force Feeback effects FPS

Discussion in 'Community Support' started by r-r-public, Mar 1, 2015.

  1. r-r-public

    r-r-public Well-Known Member

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    Hello Sector3, hello community.

    I just noticed something today I want to share with you. I increased the Steering Force Intensity in the Force Feedback settings by 5% and got immediately stuttering, my smooth gameplay was gone. Track was Hockenheimring (didn't test it further with other tracks or other FFB settings). I know the Force Feedback needs some calculation (CPU, right?), but I never thought it would take such a big hit in performance.

    My gaming rig (all at stock speeds):
    - i5-4670
    - GTX 780 Ti
    - 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 CL9 RAM
    - Windows 7 64-bit
    - T500 RS

    All drivers up to date. No unnecessary stuff running, it's a gaming only PC. Game is maxed out at 1080p, except Motion Blur (off) and FXAA (off). Smooth gameplay with 60 FPS (VSync) with my LED TV.

    Maybe it's some kind of useful input for the devs. :)

    Best regards
    Robert